When God created our physical bodies, he intended for us to treat them with respect and reverence. Jesus encapsulated this intention in His gospel when he referred to our physical bodies as being “temple(s) of the Holy Spirit.”
Despite God’s intention, many youths participate in abuse behaviours such as illicit drug taking, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Modern popular culture continually glorifies abusive behaviours in such mediums as contemporary music, films, magazines and television. Youth are frequently exposed to messages that support the usage of substances that have an adverse affect on their mental and physical state. Generally, such messages do not paint an accurate picture of reality.
In this unit, students are informed about the realities of excessive alcohol consumption, drug usage smoking and substance abuse. Through discussion, debate, exposition, research and factual analysis students will gain a more informed perspective of these issues and arrive at a greater understanding of why our bodies truly are “temple(s) of the Holy Spirit.”
UNIT OBJECTIVES
During the course of this unit, students will be given the opportunity to:
• Know the major illicit and legalized drugs that form the basis of drug misuse and addiction.
• Categorise drugs according to chemical composition and their effects on the human body.
• Research a major illness directly caused by smoking.
• Discuss and debate a variety of opinions relating to drug usage.
• Understand that drug users are found in all socio-economic, age and locality groupings and are not restricted to one sex.
• Understand the physical realities and consequences associated with drug abuse, alcoholism and smoking.
• Gain insight, understanding and education about drugs in order to make informed and wise decisions.
• Understand and discuss the Biblical view on drug use and misuse. STUDENT TASK Part 1 - Research
Students are to study and create a wiki page about one drug (legal or illegal) addressing such factors as. You should include the following Information:
1. What is it?
2. How/ Where is it made?
3. What does this drug do to the body - the effects?
4. What dangers exist for users? Side-effects?
5. Other facts or vital statistics.
Each page must be in the students own words.
Due Date: Friday, December 18th, 2009
A Bibliography must be included and must follow format:
Title of the Site. Date of Access <URL>.
Example: Encyclopedia Mythica. 13 May 2004 < http://www.pantheon.org/ >.
Part 2 - Contribute and Comment
Students are to contribute to (at least) two other wiki pages.
Students must also make encouraging and constructive comments in the 'discussion' section of other students' pages.
Part 3 - Personal Reflections
1) List three things you learnt about drugs during this project.
2) List three things you would like to learn about in the future concerning drugs.
3) List three things you enjoy about using this learning environment (Wiki).
4) List three things you dislike about using this learning environment (Wiki).
5) Do you prefer traditional written essays or creating a Wiki page for assessment?
6) How do you feel about contributing to other people’s pages
7) How do you feel about other people contributing to your page?
8) How do you feel about self-assessment?
9) Which topic do you feel personally was more beneficial in semester one – drugs or love?
10) If you could choose your own topics for PSE what would you like to study?
EVALUATION
Student (Self) Evaluation - At the end of the project, students must assess their own work and post results in the DISCUSSION section.
25% = Part 1 = Information and bibliography = 0/25
25% = Part 2 = Contributions and Comments = 0/25
25% = Part 3 = Personal Reflections = 0/25
25% = Layout, appearance and design = 0/25
OVERALL MARK = 0/100
Teacher Evaluation - At the end of the project, Mr Watson will assess the student's work and results will be posted in the DISCUSSION section.
25% = Part 1 = Information and bibliography = 0/25
25% = Part 2 = Contributions and Comments = 0/25
25% = Part 3 = Personal Reflections = 0/25
25% = Layout, appearance and design = 0/25
OVERALL MARK = 0/100
TIMELINE
6th November - log in, choose topic and create a page
20th November
24th November
27th November
4th December
11th December
18th December - Due Date (students may do extra work on page until work is assessed)
Wednesday, 6th January 2010 - Work marked by teacher and comments. Wednesday, 13th January 2010 - All pages will be re-assessed.
Personal and Social Education (PSE)
Abusive Behaviours - DRUGS
When God created our physical bodies, he intended for us to treat them with respect and reverence. Jesus encapsulated this intention in His gospel when he referred to our physical bodies as being “temple(s) of the Holy Spirit.”Despite God’s intention, many youths participate in abuse behaviours such as illicit drug taking, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Modern popular culture continually glorifies abusive behaviours in such mediums as contemporary music, films, magazines and television. Youth are frequently exposed to messages that support the usage of substances that have an adverse affect on their mental and physical state. Generally, such messages do not paint an accurate picture of reality.
In this unit, students are informed about the realities of excessive alcohol consumption, drug usage smoking and substance abuse. Through discussion, debate, exposition, research and factual analysis students will gain a more informed perspective of these issues and arrive at a greater understanding of why our bodies truly are “temple(s) of the Holy Spirit.”
UNIT OBJECTIVES
During the course of this unit, students will be given the opportunity to:• Know the major illicit and legalized drugs that form the basis of drug misuse and addiction.
• Categorise drugs according to chemical composition and their effects on the human body.
• Research a major illness directly caused by smoking.
• Discuss and debate a variety of opinions relating to drug usage.
• Understand that drug users are found in all socio-economic, age and locality groupings and are not restricted to one sex.
• Understand the physical realities and consequences associated with drug abuse, alcoholism and smoking.
• Gain insight, understanding and education about drugs in order to make informed and wise decisions.
• Understand and discuss the Biblical view on drug use and misuse.
STUDENT TASK
Part 1 - Research
Students are to study and create a wiki page about one drug (legal or illegal) addressing such factors as. You should include the following Information:
1. What is it?
2. How/ Where is it made?
3. What does this drug do to the body - the effects?
4. What dangers exist for users? Side-effects?
5. Other facts or vital statistics.
Each page must be in the students own words.
Due Date: Friday, December 18th, 2009
A Bibliography must be included and must follow format:
Title of the Site. Date of Access <URL>.
Example: Encyclopedia Mythica. 13 May 2004 < http://www.pantheon.org/ >.
Part 2 - Contribute and Comment
Students are to contribute to (at least) two other wiki pages.
Students must also make encouraging and constructive comments in the 'discussion' section of other students' pages.
Part 3 - Personal Reflections
1) List three things you learnt about drugs during this project.
2) List three things you would like to learn about in the future concerning drugs.
3) List three things you enjoy about using this learning environment (Wiki).
4) List three things you dislike about using this learning environment (Wiki).
5) Do you prefer traditional written essays or creating a Wiki page for assessment?
6) How do you feel about contributing to other people’s pages
7) How do you feel about other people contributing to your page?
8) How do you feel about self-assessment?
9) Which topic do you feel personally was more beneficial in semester one – drugs or love?
10) If you could choose your own topics for PSE what would you like to study?
EVALUATION
Student (Self) Evaluation - At the end of the project, students must assess their own work and post results in the DISCUSSION section.
25% = Part 1 = Information and bibliography = 0/25
25% = Part 2 = Contributions and Comments = 0/25
25% = Part 3 = Personal Reflections = 0/25
25% = Layout, appearance and design = 0/25
OVERALL MARK = 0/100
Teacher Evaluation - At the end of the project, Mr Watson will assess the student's work and results will be posted in the DISCUSSION section.
25% = Part 1 = Information and bibliography = 0/25
25% = Part 2 = Contributions and Comments = 0/25
25% = Part 3 = Personal Reflections = 0/25
25% = Layout, appearance and design = 0/25
OVERALL MARK = 0/100
Grade Scale
A*= Excellent = 90-100%
A = Very Good = 80-89%
B = Good = 70-79%
C = Satisfactory = 60-69%
D = Needs attention = 50-59%
E = Poor = 25-49%
F = Very Poor = 0-24%
STUDENT PAGES
WATSON, Luke
AHN, Hye Yoon Blue Mustangs
CHAE, Seung Min Golden Tigers
CHANG, Yeon Ha Green Dragons
CHENG, Po-Chun Golden Tigers
CHEONG, San Ha Red Phoenix
KIM, Han Sol Blue Mustangs
KIM, Hong Yeon Blue Mustangs
KIM, Joo Ho Blue Mustangs
LEE, Hui Jung Green Dragons
LEE, Jin Kai Green Dragons
LEUNG, Sin Chi (Gigi) Green Dragons
LUU, Anson Red Phoenix
MO, Fong Kei Red Phoenix
MYEONG, Sun Yeob Green Dragons
PANYAKARAWA, Nuttanicha Red Phoenix
PRADEVA, Dean Golden Tigers
RECHATIN, Juliette Red Phoenix
SHIROTANI, Moe Red Phoenix
SUN, Fan Ya (Sophia) Green Dragons
TENG, Zi Yang (Harry) Blue Mustangs
VAN, Jennifer Red Phoenix
YOON, Hee Jun Red Phoenix
TIMELINE
6th November - log in, choose topic and create a page
20th November
24th November
27th November
4th December
11th December
18th December - Due Date (students may do extra work on page until work is assessed)
Wednesday, 6th January 2010 - Work marked by teacher and comments.
Wednesday, 13th January 2010 - All pages will be re-assessed.